Extinguishers

Matching the correct choice of extinguisher to a particular fire risk is of vital importance. Use of an inappropriate type of extinguisher may significantly increase the potential for personal injury and make the task of fighting the fire more difficult and hazardous.


TYPE OF FIRE

 TYPE OF EXTINGUISHER

REQUIRED

 

Fires involving freely burning materials e.g. wood, paper, textiles & other carbonaceous materials

Water

Foam

ABC Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

 

Fires involving flammable liquids
e.g. petrols & spirits
NOT ALCOHOL OR COOKING
OIL

Foam

 

Fires involving flammable liquids
e.g. petrols & spirits
NOT ALCOHOL OR COOKING
OIL

ABC  Dry Powder

Co2

 Fires involving
flammable gases
e.g. butane & propane
 ABC  Dry Powder
 Fires involving
flammable metals
e.g. magnesium & lithium

Dry Special Powder

 Fires
involving
electrical equipment
e.g. photocopiers, fax machines and computers

 

ABC  Dry Powder

Co2

 Fires involving
cooking oil and fat
e.g. olive oil, maize oil, lard & butter
 

Wet Chemical


Our qualified engineers will be pleased to give on-site advice regarding the correct choice of equipment, deployment, maintenance and the standards required to meet Health and Safety legislation.

Choosing & using the wrong extinguisher could cause more damage than a small fire itself 

Our Prices

Annual Service and Certificate just £25.00 + £1.00 per extinguisher, (up to 10 extinguishers - for larger premises please contact us for a quote discounts may apply)

Example for 3 extinguishers £25.00 + £3.00 + vat = £32.20

We also supply and install new extinuishers at very competitive rates.

Call now to discuss your requirements

0800 954 5147

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